Many of the Amish farms in Holmes County, Ohio, are beautifully kept and quite prosperous. This is certainly one of those. But for each farm like this one, there is another that is run more like a fifteenth-century peasant farm, where appearances are not considered to be important. On those types of farms, we can still see today what it must have been like in old Germany, before the religious migrations of Amish and Mennonite people to America. Just travel the back roads of Holmes County, and you’ll see history on display.

I agree that this is a beautiful farm, but maybe there are some families that can’t afford to keep their place up such as this one. Being a “senior citizen”, I can relate to the fact that maybe they don’t have the man-power to keep a nice looking place. Oh, well, I admire ALL Amish for their beliefs and perseverance.

Love the peaceful picture! We visit Amish country in Ohio several times a year, and are amazed at the farms and country. Every now and then, on a back road, we will see an older farm, and maybe not as well kept, but still functioning. Have to give the Amish credit for their hard-working ways, their beliefs and their willingness to forgive. We can all take lessons from the Amish.